#writing #fantasy novel Plague Revising a revision

Earlier this week I received the first copy of my novel “Plague”. After waiting far longer than normal I discovered it was because of a mistake on my part. Rushing to get it published I forgot to setup the pages correctly. I don’t know what the printers think of me, I dread to ask. But I’ve now been given a second chance to revise the format and correct grammatical errors. It’s surprising what sticks out a mile when you have the actual manuscript printed in book form. And surprisingly easy to proofread. I’m halfway through checking the text and should be re-submitting it next weekend. By my reckoning the book should be published in about six weeks. This is what it looks like. I think it’s eye-catching. For those who have read my first novel, “The Gateway”, may I remind them that it was the introduction, the lead up if you like, to this. There is far more going on in this with new characters being introduced. For those who were getting seasick in my first you’ll be pleased to know that most of the action is on dry land on Griffin Island and the mainland country of Drakka.

On other more mundane topics, well done to Ed Miliband for losing the safe Labour seat of Bradford (or is it Blackburn, I’ll have to ask George Galloway).

Well done to George Osborne for giving me a tax cut of £1 per week and taking £12 per week off me in tax credits. Much appreciated George, I’m glad we’re all in it together. Can I have a share of your own personal tax cut?

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I am married to Kath, a half-Irish blonde. We have three daughters and are also proud grandparents to three girls, four boys and great-grandparents of one absolutely smashing little girl. I am a henpecked novelist having had my trilogy "The Search" published. The first is "The Gateway" the second "Plague", and the third "I CANNOT KILL!". All are available on amazon.com, waterstones.com and at barnesandnoble.com. Until Warner Bros (or Peter Jackson, I don't mind!) buy them I spend my working life as a security guard for one of the largest food manufacturers in Europe. I've also started writing my fourth novel. Unfortunately six months ago I was diagnosed terminally ill with an estimate of 3 years left. As you can imgine this came as quite a shock and I am only now coming out of it.
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